Special Air Service (SAS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Special forces unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:UK_Special_Forces
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:GCHQ
gptkb:MI6
gptkb:Afghanistan_War
gptkb:NATO
gptkb:UN
gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkbp:branch gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Brigadier_Dan_Cheesman
gptkb:David_Stirling
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:founded 1941
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hereford
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:World_War_II
War on Terror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Special Air Service (SAS)
gptkbp:insignia SAS_badge
gptkbp:motto Who Dares Wins
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:SAS
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Andy_McNab
gptkb:Chris_Ryan
gptkb:Rusty_Firmin
gptkb:John_McAleese
gptkb:Sir_David_Stirling
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Shader
Operation Barras
Operation Nimrod
Operation Certain Death
gptkbp:operational_area Worldwide
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:operationalRole Surveillance
Intelligence gathering
Counter-terrorism operations
Direct action missions
Hostage rescue
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:recruitment Highly selective
Physical fitness required
Age limit 18-32
Mental resilience required
Previous military experience preferred
gptkbp:specialization Direct action
Reconnaissance
Counter-terrorism
gptkbp:training Selection process
SAS_training_course
gptkbp:type Military unit
gptkbp:uniform Green beret